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SUMMARY:Advanced Micro-Credentialing Program in Elastomer Science and Technology - University of Houston
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \nThe “Advances of Elastomers: Science and Technology” program will take place on November 10-11 and November 17-18\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST. The course will be delivered entirely online\, making it accessible to participants worldwide. The program is priced at $1\,500\, with a discounted rate of $1\,200 per participant for groups of five or more from the same organization. \nWhy This Program? \nElastomers are essential materials used in a wide range of applications\, from aircraft tires to sonar dome windows. Recent advancements in elastomeric materials\, including new synthetic rubbers\, elastomer nanocomposites\, and sustainable materials\, have revolutionized the industry. This program will cover these advancements\, focusing on sustainability\, recycling\, and energy considerations for the rubber industry. \nWho Should Attend? \nThe program is tailored for professionals in various industries\, including: \n\nTire and non-tire industries\nOil and gas industries\nPolymer companies\nSales and marketing professionals with an engineering background\nIndividuals seeking to develop a career or business in elastomers\nRubber and rubber products manufacturing industries\n\nExpert Instructors \nParticipants will benefit from lectures delivered by a team of experts from both industry and academia\, providing new insights and skills necessary to meet the demands of modern elastomer applications. Please visit University of Houston’s website for the name of the instructors and their biodata. \n  \nRegistration and Contact Information \nTo register for the “Advances of Elastomers: Science and Technology” program or for more information\, please visit University of Houston’s website. \nFor any query\, please contact Professor Anil K. Bhowmick ( akbhowmick@uh.edu)
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/advanced-micro-credentialing-program-in-elastomer-science-and-technology-university-of-houston/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T170000
DTSTAMP:20240312T183444Z
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UID:17360-1716364800-1716570000@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Polymer Compounding\, Formulating and Testing of Plastics\, Rubber\, Adhesives and Coatings online course
DESCRIPTION:University of Akron\, Akron Polymer Training Services\, \nPolymer Compounding\, Formulating and Testing of Plastics\, Rubber\, Adhesives and Coatings\nonline course\, www.uakron.edu/apts/ –\nMay 22-24.
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/polymer-compounding-formulating-and-testing-of-plastics-rubber-adhesives-and-coatings-online-course/
CATEGORIES:Course,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T170000
DTSTAMP:20240312T183346Z
CREATED:20240312T183346Z
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UID:17358-1716192000-1716397200@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Rubber Technician Training course
DESCRIPTION:University of Akron\, Akron Polymer\nTraining Services\, Rubber Technician\nTraining course\, National Polymer Innovation\nCenter\, Akron\, OH\, www.uakron.edu/apts/ – May 20-22
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/rubber-technician-training-course/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240503
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UID:16926-1714435200-1714694399@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Rubber Division Spring Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:EDUCATIONAL COURSES\nEssentials of Rubber Technology\nRubber Extrusion Technology\nInteractive Compound Development & Problem Solving\nRheology 101\nView Course Details \nTECHNICAL MEETING TOPICS\nElastomers in EV and Batteries\nEnhancing Durability in Autonomous Vehicles\nSustainability & Recycling\nEnvironmental Risks: PFAS\, 6PPD & More\nAdvanced Processing & Rheology\nVirtualization & Rubber Product Development\nLightweighting\nSupply Chain for Polymers & Additives\nScience & Technology Awards Symposium
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/rubber-division-spring-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Columbus\, OH
CATEGORIES:Course,Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20240320T145805Z
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UID:17491-1714435200-1714521599@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Rubber Extrusion Technology
DESCRIPTION:April 30 – Rubber Extrusion Technology (in-person only at our Spring Technical Meeting in Columbus\, OH) \nThis course was designed for rubber industry employees who currently extrude rubber and wish to expand their knowledge of the process or those wishing to gain insights into these processes and how they can be used. Course Overview: The course will offer an overview of the variety of commercially viable rubber extrusion processes and examine their strengths and weaknesses. Next\, we will go into a more in depth look at the three most common rubber extrusion processes i.e. Liquid Curing Media (LCM)\, better known as the Salt Bath process\, Hot Air Vulcanization (HAV) and Microwave/Hot Air Vulcanization. The emphasis will be on practical knowledge that can be utilized in production. In all areas\, specific safety concerns will be highlighted and addressed. Click for full details. \n  \nInstructor: Richard Strong\, Elastomeric Consulting Services
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/rubber-extrusion-technology/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTSTAMP:20240320T145707Z
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UID:17489-1714348800-1714435199@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Essentials of Rubber Technology
DESCRIPTION:April 29 – Essentials of Rubber Technology (in-person only at our Spring Technical Meeting in Columbus\, OH) \nParticipants can expect to gain fundamental understanding of rubber materials and processing during this training. Course Content: \n– what is rubber and its history – basic polymer chemistry and how to use it – why engineers use rubber – differences between rubber and plastic – types of rubber – how to select the type of rubber for the application – how rubber compounds are formulated – how rubber compounds are mixed – rubber curing and its relationship to properties – how to test rubber – rubber bonding – rubber molding – improving rubber part quality – how to write and interpret a rubber specification \nClick for full details. \n  \nInstructor: Joe Walker\, Elastomer Technologies
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/essentials-of-rubber-technology/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20240312T183009Z
CREATED:20240312T183009Z
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UID:17350-1714089600-1714175999@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Smart Elastomer Conference
DESCRIPTION:TechnoBiz\, Smart Elastomer Conference\,\nCentury Park Hotel\, Bangkok\, Thailand\,\nhttps://conference.technobiz.org – April 26.
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/smart-elastomer-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T170000
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UID:17623-1713772800-1714150800@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Rubber Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:TechnoBiz is accepting delegate registrations for the upcoming “RUBBER WEEK 2024” during 22-26 April 2024 in Bangkok\, Thailand at Century Park Hotel. It has 3 specialized conferences and 9 short training courses aimed for rubber industry professionals across the world. Participants can choose either in-person participation or online participation. Leading rubber industry specialists are presenting papers and short courses that are addressing current needs of the rubber industry. Engaging discussion sessions are planned as part of the conference program. A must attend program for all rubber technologists and professionals from the rubber industry. The schedule is as follows. Please see attached file for the detailed brochure and registration process. \n  \nContact Person for Assistance :\nPeram Prasada Rao\, Project Head\, TechnoBiz\, 2521/27\, Lardprao Road\, Khlongchaokhunsingha\, Wangthonglang\, Bangkok 10310 Thailand\nEmail: Please see attachement | Tel: +66-2-933 0077 | Mobile/WhatsApp: +66-89-489 0525 | Line: @technobiz
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/rubber-week-2024/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20240320T145617Z
CREATED:20240320T145617Z
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UID:17487-1713312000-1713398399@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Course: Thermoplastic & Functional Elastomers
DESCRIPTION:With growing global concern regarding the increasing level of solid waste due to polymeric materials and interest in material recycling\, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) provide an attractive alternative to conventional elastomers. This course will introduce participants to different types and contemporary uses of TPEs\, in addition to the molecular design\, synthesis and characteristics of TPEs derived from block copolymers. Thermodynamic considerations regarding network formation and bridging metrics in TPEs will be addressed by experimental observations\, theoretical predictions and computer simulations. Blends of TPEs and their uses in conventional and emerging applications will be described\, as will the chemical functionalization of TPEs for specialized technologies (e.g.\, designer additives\, organic photovoltaics\, soft actuators\, separation membranes and antimicrobial materials). Click for full details. \n  \nInstructor: Richard Spontak\, North Carolina State University
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/course-thermoplastic-functional-elastomers/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220806
DTSTAMP:20220211T202650Z
CREATED:20220211T202650Z
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UID:7407-1659312000-1659743999@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:40th Annual 5-Day Cryogenic Summer Course
DESCRIPTION:August 1-5\, 2022 at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden\, Colorado. (In-person).  \nCRYOCO’s most comprehensive course. Teaches the fundamentals of cryogenics and safety for a comprehensive competence in this field. An excellent course for those of all backgrounds\, beginners and start-up teams alike. Taught by working Subject Matter Experts and Professional Engineers.  Designed for a solid foundation for engineering design\, cryogenic operators\, technicians and all cryogenic users to work safely and effectively in cryogenic applications.
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/40th-annual-5-day-cryogenic-summer-course/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210930T160000
DTSTAMP:20210512T170225Z
CREATED:20210512T170225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T170225Z
UID:2426-1632729600-1633017600@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Rubber Technician Training
DESCRIPTION:Rubber Technician Training \nCourse Number: 126-0811\nDate: 09/27/2021 – 09/30/2021\nTime: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Akron Polymer Training Center\, Akron\, OH 44325-5404\, U.S.A.\nCost: $2\,000.00 USD\nCEU’s: 3.2 \nCourse Overview \nThe Rubber Technician Training Course is a beginning course for new rubber technicians\, a beginning course for sales engineers and managers or a review course for seasoned rubber lab technicians. There are 16 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours of focused lab testing. \nThe classroom instruction focuses on ASTM procedures for testing of elastomers and elastomer formulations. Rubber technology concepts are also developed to lay a foundation for understanding more completely what the test data means and how it is used in the characterization of rubber materials.
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/rubber-technician-training/
LOCATION:Akron Polymer Training Center\, 225 East Mill St\, Akron\, OH\, 44325-5404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210309T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210310T160000
DTSTAMP:20210220T021302Z
CREATED:20210220T021302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T021302Z
UID:223-1615280400-1615392000@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Rubber Division\, ACS Course: Rubber Formulating 1.0
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: The first day will consist of training needed to be able to develop a simple compound and mix procedure. At the end of day one\, a compound specification will be given to the class along with a list of available raw materials. They will have a half hour to prepare a formulation and processing instructions. During the second day\, ACE will mix and test each formulation submitted to see how close they got to meeting the specification. We will review why each compound performed as they did and identify potential modifications to make. \nA cured sample sheet from each person’s compound will be sent to them as a souvenir. The person who gets the closest to meeting the specification will receive a prize and massive bragging rights.
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/rubber-division-acs-course-rubber-formulating-1-0/
LOCATION:Online Only
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210302T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210302T170000
DTSTAMP:20210220T021110Z
CREATED:20210220T021110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T021110Z
UID:221-1614690000-1614704400@rubberworld.com
SUMMARY:Rubber Division ACS\, Course: Carbon Blacks Manufacturing\, Properties & Applications in Rubber Compounds
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview: Centered around carbon black\, this course was designed to be advantageous for both technical and non-technical personnel working in the rubber industry. These topics will be covered: \n– CB types and the related manufacturing processes\n– Present status of the global CB industry\, CB classification\, grades and standards\n– CB morphology\, characteristics and their effects on properties of rubber compounds\n– Selection of CB for various rubber processes\, as extrusion\, molding\, etc.\n– Compounding with CB to rationalize raw materials\, minimize costs and optimize final properties of rubber goods\n– Environmental effects of CB applications and recovered CB
URL:https://rubberworld.com/event/rubber-division-acs-course-carbon-blacks-manufacturing-properties-applications-in-rubber-compounds/
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